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Do you know what love means? My parents really love me. I mean the action part of the word – the “doing” bit. It’s a commitment they’ve made to take on this responsibility to love me from day 1. In my not-so-humble opinion, it’s not difficult to love me... But loving people is a trying matter in itself, because this loving business is a thankless, taken-for-granted concept that we do not measure correctly. Through my misdemeanours as a child, my moodiness as a teenager, through my reckless 'varsity years, and even now that I’m all grown-up, there’s never been any doubt that they love me. They might not always like me, but they’re devoted to loving me. Parents get it right to master the act of love, because kids give them so many practise lessons. Loving people means accepting them and their weaknesses; and even their transgressions against you, your loved ones, society and the environment. Loving people means that you do it “despite” and “in-spite-of” themselves. Loving – in the utopian, perfect form – is unconditional. It’s a beautiful feeling; but more than that, it’s a decision and a call to commit to the action of loving every single day. At Capital Life, we’ve committed ourselves to being a magazine that is inclusive of all types and kinds in the capital city. Talk about loving our capital’s people! Now, I know that there are different types of love. I have no problem proclaiming my love for the new array of boots that adorn my bedroom floor. I have a no-holds-barred approach to sharing my love of healthy, good food and great wine with anyone that is willing to listen. I relish the butterfly feeling that I get every time I tell my husband that I love him before he leaves for work in the morning. But in mastering the “doing bit” that I mentioned earlier – there’s the rub. Loving my co-workers by supporting them? Loving the simple act of the packer at Woolies who knows just how to fit all my goodies into one bag? Loving the husband when work keeps him from arriving back home at 5:00pm? Loving the phone calls from said parents because I know it’s an act of love for me? It’s difficult. Loving our government? Loving our road works? Loving the FIFA Soccer World Cup event? Wow – there’s a task! How far can you stretch love, and without being categorised as a floppy, softy, walk-over? Like I said, it’s an action that comes from a decision. It’s about “loving anyway,” despite your own perceptions and limits. Daniel Monroe says: “Love is like a mountain, hard to climb. But once you get to the top the view is beautiful.” I want that beautiful view, and I want many folks to share in that view with me. I am committing to loving actions, and while it’s certain that I will fail, I can proudly say that I will fail forward, getting better each day... Don’t you just love that?

editor’s letter

Publisher Chapel Lane Media Tel: +27 (0)82 452 8110 Managing Editor Charl du Plessis charl@chapellane.co.za Tel: +27 (0)82 452 8110 Group Editor Tanya Goodman tanya@chapellane.co.za Tel: +27 (0)82 671 2762 Editor Claire Pienaar claire@chapellane.co.za Tel: +27 (0)82 372 8054 Assistant Editor Lauren Ettin lauren@chapellane.co.za Tel: +27 (0)83 886 1698 Advertising Sales: Alwyn Dormehl alwyn@chapellane.co.za Tel: +27 (0)84 580 8284 Zélna Perez-Sánchez zelna@chapellane.co.za Tel: +27 (0)82 374 7333 Gizela van der Sandt gizela@chapellane.co.za Tel: +27 (0)82 578 3181 Design & Layout Marike van Zijl VDS Design Studio liesel@vdsdesign.co.za Tel: +27 (0)82 336 7537 Printed by Business Print, Pretoria capital life is published by Chapel

Lane Media. Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Chapel Lane Media or its Editors. Information has been included in good faith by the publisher and is believed to be correct at the time of going to print. No responsibility can be accepted for errors and omissions. No material (articles or photographs) in this publication may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without specific written permission from the Editor. Copyright © 2010. All copyright for material appearing in this magazine belongs to Chapel Lane Media and/ or the individual contributors. All rights reserved.

Much love and happiness, Claire Pienaar

Capital Life Give-Aways... And here it is: the give-away section! We’ve got some exciting freebies lined up for our readers, so be sure to send an email to claire@chapellane.co.za with the freebie in the subject line, and we could be calling you to let you know that you’ve won! • 20 x family fun give-aways (two adults, two children) from the Pretoria Zoo. Get more information on pg 31. • A get-away for grown-ups at the Djuma Bush Lodge. See pg 32 for more information. • One night dinner, bed and breakfast experience at The Oak House in Cullinan. Pg 52 has all the details. • 10 x Mommy and Little Lady tea experience at Ludwig’s Roses. Go to pg 29 for more information.

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the letters and emails of a woman forsaken; they are letters that scream with rage, the appeal for understanding and a cry out for revenge. It is the story of Clara Brand, whose husband, Bernard, leaves her for one of Clara’s best friends. The story unfolds in the correspondence written over a decade – to an unfaithful husband and female friends. The letters reveal the various “stations” of Clara’s recovery process. Marita van der Vyver’s first adult novel, Griet Skryf ‘n Sprokie, became a bestseller, winning the M-Net, Eugéne Marais and ATKV Prizes in 1992. Since then she has been a full-time fiction writer, producing nine novels, a collection of humorous essays, a collection of short stories, two picture books for young children and numerous stories included in anthologies. Just Dessert, Dear is available at Exclusive Books nationwide.

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yendebe yomhlaba ezayo, futhi nezwe lonke izolisebenzisa lelisu. Edolobheni lase Tshwane abathandi bebhola bazokwazi ukubukela ibhola ezindaweni zomphakathi ezizobekwa izodobha.

usho umongameli we Fifa u Sepp Blatter "Sikholelwa ukuthi ama 2010 Fifa Fan Fests™ lapha Emzansi nasemazweni aphesheya azanikeza abalandeli bebhola ithuba lokuzitika ngomdlalo emhlabeni jikelele.” Imidlalo, izinkundla zemidlalo kanye nazo lezizindawo zama Fan Fest kanye nezwe lase Mzansi lizobukelwa ezingeni eliphezulu kanye nemidlalo yendebe yomhlaba ithuba elikhulu kazi lokuzithengisela amanje amazwe. Edolobheni lase Tshwane i Fifa Fan Fest izoba enkundleni yekhilikithi e Centurion phecelezi e SuperSport Park. Lenkudla izohlalisa izinkulungwane zabalandeli bebhola abazozitika ngobumnandi bemidlalo. I SuperSport Part izovulwa ngomhlaka 11 enyangeni ka June kuyela ngomhlaka 11 July futhi kuzoba mahhala kubo bonke abalandeli bebhola. Kuzobe kunabanandisi abasezingeni eliphezulu kanye nezidlo neziphuzo ezisezingeni eliphakeme. Kubo bonke lobu bumnandi, ungakwazi ukubukela ibhola e "beer garden" udle e "International Village noma e "African Kitchen" uhlangane nabalandeli bebhole bakuzo zonke izizwe. Umaspala wedolobha lase Tshwane awuzukuncintsha abahlali bezinye izindawo e Tshwane ithuba lokubukela imidlalo ezingeni eliphezulu. I dolobha lase Tshwane lizo beka omabonakude abakhulu phecelezi ama PVA kuze abahlali bedolobha bezobuka imidlalo emikhulu yendebe yomhlaba. Ngenkathi ye Confederations Cup ka 2009 lelisu lasebenza kahle kakhulu. Labomabona kude bazobe besezindaweni zase Temba Sports Ground, Hammanskraal (GPS coordinates: S25° 22’ 669 E28° 15’ 027), kanye ne Giant Stadium e Soshanguve (GPS S25° 31’ 108 E28° 05’ 20). Lama PVA azovulwa amahora amane ngaphambi kokuthi iqale imidlalo lapho ke abaculi base Mzansi bazobe be nandisela izihlwele. Imidlalo izobe ikhonjiswa ku SABC, lapho kunemidlalo emibili lowo mdlalo onesasasa elikhulu uzotshengiswa. Ukuboniswa kemidlalo yebhola kuma PVA akulona isu le Fifa kodwa izihlwele zizokwazi ukujabulela ubumnandi kanye nezidlo ezimnandi ezizobe zidayiswa abathengisi bakhona la emzansi. Njengoba indebe yomhlaba isise mnyango yethu khipha uvuvuzela yakho usize idolobha lase Tshwane lisaphothe indebe yomhlaba.

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FIFA TRANSPORT In order to provide general spectator transport that is safe and secure, the Department of Transport has introduced an inter-provincial and regional transport system. This fleet will comprise of 110 newly acquired, 79-seater MAN Lion Explorer, semi-luxury, intercity coaches, 120 x 60- seater coaches; as well as 150 midi vehicles. The vehicles that have been utilised for these services will be highly recognisable and distinguished through their unique visual branding, which will be prominent throughout the duration of the Event. With the expected increase of traffic on the National road network, the transportation service to general spectators will undoubtedly ease the impact of traffic and reduce congestion on these main arterials and ultimately contribute to safer driving conditions for all motorists. The inland services will be provided for the events from Pretoria, Oliver Tambo International Airport and Johannesburg hubs to and from stadiums to Rustenburg, Polokwane, Nelspruit, and Bloemfontein. The prices range from as low as R140 to R300 for a one way trip. To book tickets for the transportation service, visit www.strictlytickets.com, www.computicket.com, www.translux.co.za or a Checkers money outlet.

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Two small, blonde boys dash across the lawn, a cashbox firmly tucked under the arm of the eldest. “We’re late. Ma’s going to open the doors and we’ve still got to cut the cakes and polish the Irish coffee glasses!” Meanwhile, I open the doors. “Hi Sue. Hi John. Welcome, you’re in the limelight box tonight. Mrs Manning! Good

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The program for our local Barnyard for the rest of the year is choc-a-block with both nostalgia and modern-day tunes. Tributes to Pink Floyd, Neil Diamond and Celine Dion take the floor over the early winter months, interlaced with kids’ shows like Wielie Walie and Cinderella during the school holidays. Local talent gets to show their stuff when Theuns Jordaan and Rudie & Corlea follow Juanita du Plessis’ successful May performances. The “Big Five” is a revue with favourites from Elton John, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Madonna and Rod Stewart, scheduled for July through August. The rest of the year sees The Beatles, the 1960s and the 1970s being celebrated. Book early at www.barnyardtheatres.co.za.

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the evening was undoubtedly The Barnyard. The first taste of our homely, rustic farm theatre where friends and family could be entertained and eat, drink and talk into the small hours of the morning proved to be a winner, and they wanted more. Louis' old Jo’burg company had produced a hit show A Handful of Keys with Ian von Memerty and Brian Schimmel. They honoured our “play-play” theatre with a handful of shows and the ocean loving people of Plett and Knysna were now hooked – this time on theatre! My booking office was my cell phone and a scrap of paper was eagerly produced each time the phone rang, be it whilst milking cows or taking oysters off the rocks. The children were so young, Heinrich could

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he theatre fills up; that magic buzz of a full house is tangible; the smell of wood chips, red wine and gourmet picnic baskets. Louis gives me the signal, and I move in next to him behind the sound desk and pick up a small black box with a couple of levers – the lighting system. I glance over my right shoulder to Marius, 14-years-old, and Heinrich, two years his junior, in the bar/coffee shop. Time to kill the lights... It's show time folks! We, the Möllers, have both been involved in the performing arts most of our lives; Louis as co-founder and producer of “Carte Blanche,” among others, and me Sybel Coetzee, as a freelance actress and TV presenter. In 1989 we took stock of our hectic lives and decided that family comes first, with the result – goodbye Jo’burg; hello, brave new world. A dairy farm close to Plettenberg Bay. After a few years of farming we longed for a way to combine our two loves – the footlights and our farm. That was 1996, the birth of The Barnyard Theatres. Why Barnyard? Louis had built a beautiful, rustic American-style wooden barn on the farm and this we converted into a theatre with an oldworld atmosphere, heavy wooden beams, a horseshoe gallery, big, big tables with welcoming lanterns and wood chips on the floor. What a happy happening this was! We had enormous fun with our first very much hands-on family affair. Our very first production was called An Evening of Love Songs. Talented locals put together quite an impressive show. Our audience loved it, but the star of

hardly peep over the bar counter, but that was their business. They had to do the stocktaking, buy the drinks and cake, and make it work. Louis expanded the theatre, continually upgrading it technically and negotiating with artists, many of whom graced our little 6 x 10 metre stage, from Peter Dirk Uys to the rockers of Roll Over Beethoven. Other Barnyard Theatres were opened, which saw the start of many successful working relationships and lasting friendships. In Mossel Bay we teamed up with Tom and Ann Muller. Tom is currently co-owner of the Menlyn Barnyard. In Magoebaskloof we met the effervescent Howard Blight, today one of the shareholders of

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Capital Life praat met Sybel Coetsee Möller: Ek en Sybel sit in ‘n sonnige hoekie van haar en Louis se vyf-ster Talana gastehuis in Lonehill, vanwaar ons uitkyk op ‘n vol Jukskei rivier na al die wolkbreuke die afgelope week. Ons gesels oor haar kinders, op wie sy duidelik trots is. Rhodes Scholar en Oxford graduant Marius sluit binnekort, na paar jaar in Londen se kapitaalmarkte, ook by die Barnyard groep aan om die volgende hoofstuk in die geskiedenis te help skryf. Daar is sprake van moontlike oorsese uitbreiding, want soos Sybel verduidelik, die wenresep is universeel. Barnyard is ‘n plek waar “dit alles bymekaarkom – mense kuier gesellig om ‘n tafel met vriende, eet en drink na wellus, terwyl hulle na hulle gunsteling musiek luister.” En die orkes is altyd deel van die vertoning. Hulle word nie weggesteek nie. Sybel en Louis woon reeds ‘n paar jaar op Stellenbosch, hulle Pletterbergbaai plaastyd en die belegging van aandag en liefde in hulle seuns op ‘n jong ouderdom weliswaar groot beloon deur die prestasie en karakter van die twee jong mans. Louis pendel deesdae gereeld heen en weer soos wat sakebelange hulle aandag verg. Die Barnyard Produksie Maatskappy het bykans eenhonderd Suid-Afrikaanse musikante voltyds in diens, en programme word instudeer, toere gereel, en dinge gaan aan regoor die land. Sybel het onlangs nog so kort verskyning in ‘n sepie gemaak, en sy is vol komplimente vir die harde werk wat die gereelde kunstenaars wat die programme dag na dag vervaardig insit. Maar nee, sy gaan nie sommer terug planke of skerm toe nie – daar is meer as genoeg om haar besig te hou. Louis stap ook saam kar toe om my te kom afsien. Die twee lyk goed en gelukkig. In ons lyn van werk het ons die voorreg om so af en toe mense raak te loop van wie jy werklik kan sê: “Hulle doen dit reg.” Die dinamiese paar is nog een van daardie raar prentjies van sulke mense. Ek is sommer summier nuuskierig om te sien watse groot dinge hulle in die volgende hoofstuk van hulle vol en gelukkige lewe gaan vermag.

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our Broadacres (Fourways) Barnyard. A Barnyard was opened in White River and then the brand was catapulted into the limelight when we decided to go mainstream by introducing the theatre into a major city. Gateway, the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere, was launched in Umhlanga Rocks in 2001 and opening a 470-seater theatre there seemed an obvious launching pad for this initiative. Debbie Davidson with her incredible attention to detail, uncompromising work ethic and hands-on approach proved an invaluable partner. As Barnyard Theatres mushroomed all over the country, Louis joined forces with Duck Chowles, a brilliant musician who has more than paid his dues in the entertainment industry. Having penned and produced, among others, the mega-hit Roll Over Beethoven, Louis instinctively knew Duck belonged in the Barnyard stable. They spoke the same language. With the relentless onslaught of the electronic media, and in the face of the struggling arts, the most challenging side of theatre today is that you cannot afford to fail, and you must be totally in tune with what the people want, to ensure a faithful following come back again and again. Presently there are 12 Barnyard Theatres in South Africa. While each theatre is a product of its individual setting, I honestly believe they all retain the quaint rustic charm of our humble beginning. Sitting on a wooden bench, be it in Plett or Cresta, I can still hear young voices and laughter: "Hey Heinrich, that guy has just tipped us five bucks!" 

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COMFORTABLE 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME! 3 Bathrooms, with main en-suite. Includes a family room, dining room, lounge, 2 studies, laundry room and guest toilet. Spacious kitchen leads out to undercover patio and manicured garden. Big garage accommodating 3 cars. BONUS: Connected unit with kitchen, lounge, bedroom and bathroom. www.remax.co.za - Web ref: 3002 959 23

SILVER LAKES

R 5 300 000

EXOTIC HIDEAWAY! This splendid home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms offering en-suite bathrooms, and 2 other full bathrooms. There is a lavish entrance into home leading to family room, dining room, lounge as well as a large study, guest toilet. Modern kitchen. Undercover patio overlooking pool. 3 garages. Well manicured garden. SQ. www.remax.co.za - Web ref: 3002 948 61

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Fashionably African Inspired Fashion

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Africa’s rich diversity of indigenous cultures is evident in design and fashion. World-class, Africaninspired fashion shows have paved

the launch of a new venture called the African Fashion Exchange.

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he fashion industry has taken notice of African-inspired designs through world-class fashion events such as the capital city’s “Fashion in African” and annual “Vukani Fashion” awards. The new venture, the African Fashion Exchange, aims to ensure that the momentum to promote Africaninspired fashion is maintained so that these designs remain on the international catwalks. African Fashion Exchange provides fashion designers from Pretoria and the Greater Tshwane Area with the opportunity to showcase their work and to share the stage with their counterparts from other African countries. Designers can take part individually, but the organisers also work closely with the African diplomatic offices in Pretoria to ensure the participation and representation of designers from all African countries. People are expected to get involved

from far and wide, including Angola, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Togo, Rwanda, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In addition, input is also likely from those of the African Diaspora, such as people from Australia, Brazil, Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Sonwabile Ndamase is spearheading the African Fashion Exchange. He is the President of the South African Fashion Designers Agency (SAFDA) and founder of the Vukani Fashion Awards, which were established in 1994 to help develop local talent in African-inspired design. In announcing the exchange showcase recently, Ndamase, explained: “We believe this is a great initiative for people of the world to understand the vastness and significance of the African Fashion Industry.” SAFDA has invited designers from Pretoria and the Greater Tshwane Area to participate in the African Fashion Exchange 2010 during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is an Exposé of African Fashion at the Ubuntu Kraal in the heart of Soweto – Africa’s Biggest Township, from 5 June until 11 July 2010. There will be a variety of events at the venue during the period such as the 16th Annual Vukani Awards will take place on 12 June 2010. The fashion industry is currently facing a number of challenges, such as large-scale job losses and factory closures. Developing this industry is vital for ensuring that people will be employed and that they will be better able to sustain a lifestyle that requires a steady income. At the core of this project is a celebration of African traditions. By harnessing talent from the African continent, it is hoped that the African Fashion Exchange will have a positive impact on the economic development of Africa and South Africa’s fashion and textile industries in the long-term. The African Fashion Exchange Showcase will house a display of lifestyle collections that include homeware and décor, and international designers will share space with the prominent local designers. The wide spectrum of products to be displayed at the event include clothing, textile, interior design, cosmetics, jewellery, bead-work, African fabrics, beauty, shoes and handbags, and accessories. This event will allow leading African designers to explore the possibilities of international marketing and international retail markets during the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Celebration. If you are looking for a break from soccer during June, get to the Ubuntu Kraal – Soweto for some African fashion, as the venue is listed as one of the top Soweto tourist attractions. Interested participants should book early to avoid disappointment. For more information, contact +27 (0)11 402 1661/2 or email sonwabile@vukanifashions.com. 

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The Blue Train

he Blue Train has been synonymous with luxury hospitality, tourism and leisure since 1946. It offers a unique way of experiencing some of Southern Africa’s magnificent landscapes and landmarks. On board the train, guests indulge with fine cuisine accompanied by some of the best wines South Africa has to offer. An around-theclock personal butlers sees to the guests’ every need for the duration of their experience. The holiday starts the moment one steps into any of The Blue Train’s pre-departure lounges in Pretoria or Cape Town. Once aboard the Blue Train, luxury assumes a new dimension and it becomes the working definition of everything your heart desires. Your suite embodies the elegance of a spacious lounge by day, and is transformed into a sanctuary of comfort and slumber at night.

Here guests can watch a short film about the areas the train passes. After dinner, guests can also delight in a Cuban cigar before retiring to their suites. The route between Pretoria and Cape Town is a 27-hour journey through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery the sub-continent has to offer. Southbound, off-the train excursions include the diamond town of Kimberley where one can explore the Big Hole and the Diamond Museum. Northbound, visit the historical town of Matjiesfontein where the Victoria buildings and original nineteenth century London lampposts impart to the traveller, the uncanny sense of entering a colonial time warp – an oasis suspended in a different age. The Blue Train can be chartered for strategic meetings, product launches, VIP breakfasts, lunches, dinner and cocktail parties, weddings, not to mention golf tours or a safari through the unique beauty of the “Valley of the Olifants” along the Kruger National Park,

All suites on board The Blue Train come equipped with a writing desk, ideally positioned next to the window, where you can note the view in style. Each suite is a private world on its own, with an individually controlled air-conditioning system and a private entertainment centre with a choice of movie channels and radio stations. The Luxury Suite takes the choice even further, with an inviting selection of compact disks and movies on video and DVD. You can also tune into the driver’s eye view camera, and watch the world ahead as you swiftly glide along. The Blue Train provides fine dining and the gourmet cuisine is complemented by the carefully selected South African wines. All meals are freshly prepared on board the train by Executive Chefs. In keeping with the classically romantic ambience of the 42-seater dining car, lunch is a casual affair, while dinner is formal. The warm ambience of the elegant lounge car with its large windows allows for panoramic views of the passing countryside, where you can enjoy high tea in the warm surroundings of the lounge car or meet for a pre-dinner drink. Should you prefer the more relaxing ambience of a gentleman’s pub atmosphere, then the club car is the ideal place to be, as it offers impeccable service with its card tables, a small library and a fully-equipped bar.

or to other attractions of the Mpumalanga or KwazuluNatal Provinces. For over half a century South Africa’s Blue Train has enjoyed an international reputation as one of the world’s pre-eminent travelling experiences. It was recently voted the “World’s Leading Luxury Train” at the 16th Annual World Travel Awards Grand Finale Gala Ceremony held at the JW Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 8 November 2009. This supersedes being named Africa’s Leading Luxury Train at the African leg of the World Travel Awards held at the Durban ICC earlier in 2009. The Blue Train also received the Diners Club International Merit Award for its finest wines for four consecutive years (2005/6/7/8); and an Africa Rail Award for “Best Passenger Rail Operator” received in 2008. It has also been voted for four consecutive years (1998/99/2000/01) as the “World’s Leading Luxury Train” by some 250 000 travel agents in 181 countries at previous World Travel Awards. Take a journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance, where spectacular scenery stirs your imagination and luxurious comfort soothes your body and soul. For more information, call + 27 (0)12 334-8459, email info@bluetrain.co.za or visit www.bluetrain.co.za. 

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ZIMBALI GOLFERS THE BLUE TRAIN OFFERS THE ULTIMATE GOLFERS GETAWAY

No driving, no traffic.... Just pure indulgence from the moment you step aboard the “World’s Leading Luxury Train”....to teeing off at the Gary Player designed Fairmont Zimbali golf course.

Experience a two nights’ return journey, inclusive of all meals and drinks, on The Blue Train, and receive a complimentary golfers’ gift; as well as two nights’ accommodation at the Fairmont Zimbali Lodge, including bed, breakfast and R510 meal vouchers for use at the Fairmont Zimbali Restaurants. The package includes transfers between the station and the lodge, and two rounds of golf at the Zimbali Golf Estate (including green fees and cart hire). For non-golfers, a R700 Camelot Spa Voucher at Zimbali is included. Golfers’ Breakaway dates: From 09 to 13 September 2010 From 18 to 22 November 2010

It’s time for a supreme golfing experience at Fairmont Zimbali, let The Blue Train take you there. For enquiries or bookings on these packages, please contact The Blue Train Reservations offices on: Tel: +27 (0) 12 334-8459 / +27 (0) 21 449-2672; E-mail: info@bluetrain.co.za

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It will be winter soon and, once again, the farming community in Winterveld will reap the sweet harvest from their citrus tree project.

he Winterveld area is about 40km northeast of Pretoria, on land that has been earmarked for agricultural use since the 1940s. The area consists of 1,658 plots ranging in size from five to ten morgen and was originally sold to black farmers in the 1940s on a freehold basis. The land lay dormant for many years. With no technical or practical support from government or the private sector, the landowners merely rented out their plots to tenants as a source of income. But then Dr Sam Motsuenyane, an agriculturalist, former African Bank Chairman and South African diplomat, decided to retire, and his passion for the people of the area led to the start of the Winterveld Citrus Project. Dr Sam, as he is affectionately known, was aware of the extreme poverty and many social problems associated

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with the area, but also noticed that most of the farms were overgrown with bush or were rapidly turning into informal settlements. With his knowledge of successful farming practises, he managed to convince the local farmers to consider commercial agriculture as a means to lift the community out of poverty. Winterveld has never looked back. The Winterveld Citrus Project was launched in 2002. Citrus trees were purchased with the support of the private sector and local farmers were trained on how to plant and care for them. By 2005, the first harvest of over three tons of Valencia oranges was realised, which only a year later grew to eleven tons. The fruit is sold under the brand name Bosele (meaning “new dawn”) to many retailers, among them Pick ‘n Pay stores in Shoshanguve. According to Motsuenyane, an orange tree takes three seasons to reach maturity and then produces about ten bags of oranges every year for thirty years. Each tree will make about R140 per year from the profits that are derived from selling oranges. However, there are not only monetary gains for the Winterveld Citrus Project. When the project was started, a training programme was presented for the farmers. It covered institutional management, business skills and functional enterprise skills. Farmers were trained over a period of time, so that their progress could be monitored and they could be given support if needed. Training in, and assistance with, such things as fencing, fertilisation, and the packaging, classing and cleaning of the fruit are all part of the medium- and long-term phases of the project. Future plans include the opening of a packing house and processing plant to manage the packaging and distribution of citrus products such as juices and jams, as well as planting at least another 100,000 citrus trees. As the project continues to grow, it is an excellent example of how the power of a local community development project, with an inspirational founder, can result in sweet success. Dr Motsuenyane flanked by Tessa Ernest, MMC Agriculture Tshwane (right) and her friend at the harvest.

Executive Members of WCP and Winterveld Farmers’ Association at the occasion of the special visit of Mr Anthony K Mongalo, South African High Commissioner to New Zealand (fifth from left).

More about Dr Sam

Dr Sam Motsuenyane was born in 1927 in the Potchefstroom district. He is known as The Father of Black Business and has made a tremendous impact in improving the lives of the communities that he has lived and worked in. He served in the South African Senate, he was the Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and he was involved in the establishment of the Free Market Foundation (FMF) where he continued to participate as a Council Member and Patron for many years. He was President of the largest and best known African business organisation, the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC) during the 1970s and 1980s. He has received several awards, including: • The Sowetan Business Award • The Harvard Business Club Award • The Sunday Times Business Award • The Free Market Award and several awards from the NAFCOC regional chambers • The Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane’s Lifetime Achievement Award • The FMF annual award for exceptional contributions to the cause of economic freedom in South Africa • Order of the Baobab which honours South African citizens for distinguished service • The Business Times Top 100 Lifetime Achiever award

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When I mention to my wife that

we will be dining at the Blu Saffron, located at the Pretoria Country Club, she raises her eyebrows. As kid in the US, anti-Semitic sentiments in the deep south

barred her and her parents from entering the local country club during the 1980s. My

own expectation, I share, is also one of stuffiness and

boiled food on steaming hottrays. I wonder whether I need to

What a pleasure to be proven wrong.

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hat struck us first when entering the leafy Pretoria Country Club grounds, were both the number and the range of cars in the car park on a mid-week evening. This place is obviously popular, and not just among people with golf bags, diplomatic tags or cars the price of a house. There are cars from several provinces, and some others look like they have sensible owners who have granted a decent life span to their outright sensible family sedans. No tie required upon entry, and with our coats carefully whisked away by our gorgeous waitress Skye, we are seated at a large table, with plenty of space so as not to be bothered by the group of louder diplomats at the adjacent table. I like the no-nonsense feel of the place. Art that still needs to be hung shares a shelf with pepper mills and Tobasco bottles. There is a friendly buzz, and from within several of the private dining rooms, you hear the sounds of people having a great time. The menu is absolutely to my liking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; short, succinct, two pages, and solid with a combination of regular popular dishes, interspersed with some really exotic choices. We differ this way. Tanya needs to savour every dish on offer in her mind first before making a choice. I, on the other hand, have my attention drawn quickly to something special and stick to that. While

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she drifts off into fantasy taste-land, I savour the wine list. The same philosophy – it is a good selection of great wines, including some of our favourites, and at remarkably good prices. Based on what we thought we were about to order, we settle for the Middelvlei Pinotage, a wine more often awarded than what I can remember. Then, along comes the charming Peter to walk us through his specials for the evening: Large Luderitz oysters, ox-tail in a potjie, and three different venison choices, before we even head out to sea. I decide to try a bit of comparative tasting fun, and ask Peter to serve me a combination of his Eland schnitzel and his Kudu steak. Tanya’s eyes glaze over when the ginger, fennel and Ricard bake on the Kabeljou is mentioned. In between, our wine glasses and water glasses get topped up in regular intervals, and we feel well-attended to. As we now take our eyes off the menu, and with choices sorted out, we can gawk around a bit and try to figure out who comes here and what makes the place so popular. Our suspicions in the car park are more or less confirmed – it is not the ultra trendy set. Around us is just a crowd of well-to-do people from across the city and the world having a great time in a very relaxed atmosphere. The Ukrainian Ambassador and his friends are seated a distance away celebrating a fantastic business deal for one of their country’s companies earlier in the day. My starter is crumb-fried Roquefort rolled around preserved figs, with a gob-smacking red sauce which has us call Skye after many finger dips and tastes to ask her what berries this sauce was made from. She comes back with an answer, quite impressed herself. It is 10 litres of Shiraz reduced with a bit of caramelized sugar that yields this magnificent taste. Doggie bag? Tanya’s choice of a pineapple and peppadew salad with deep-fried feta balls on fresh lettuce would have made the perfect summer lunch. It is delicious even on a cool evening. Then, the pièce de résistance arrives. The Kudu steak with its tangy pepper sauce would be worth a drive from anywhere in the city. Yet, it absolutely pales in comparison to the Eland, covered in a rich, sweetish mushroom sauce. The meat is tender, the bites melt in my mouth. We swop plates and swop back again before a final swop. The Kabeljou, Tanya says, is worth writing about, yet the piquant flavours of my venison choices are too strong to do justice to the more subtle aromas and flavours of the sea-course. We retire to the lounge and bar area for dessert, a crème brûlée that make our cheeks tingle with its delightful crust, and I round the perfect meal off with my old die-hard habits. A good cigar, cognac, and coffee. Skye offers another round of Roquefort, but phew, that was plenty. Our bill comes to roundabout R600 for the entire meal. We would have offered fivefold for a similar experience. I seriously think you should try it. Reserve your table now at +27 (0)12 345 0223/4. 

Winter’s Coming – Get ECG’D!

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We are not talking about an ECG test for your insurance policy or routine medical check. We are talking about preventing the approaching winter season’s colds and flu with a

powerful arsenal of Echinacea, Vitamin C and D, Garlic, and other natural health alternatives.

edicine can do the most amazing things today, but the focus is mostly on curing or alleviating symptoms of disease and infection. For colds and the flu, the best strategy available, however, is to never get sick in the first place. Thus the old saying: prevention is better than cure. In order to effectively prevent the winter spell of colds and flu, there are a number of alternative natural remedies available. There is great debate about whether it is at all possible to prevent winter colds and flu. For many people, lining up for yet another flu jab as the autumn leaves begin to fall is their first mode of attack. After the jab in the arm, most people sit back and relax, believing that everything that can be done to prevent colds and flu has indeed been done. We could be no further from the truth, as there are safe and easy preventative alternatives available that can be administered singularly, or used in conjunction with said flu injection. While a healthy body and lifestyle together with optimal nutrition creates a strong immune system, there are specific preparations that can be used to boost the immune system and ward off those cold weather afflictions.

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Vitamin C Vitamin C is another sure-fire way to boost the immune system and help prevent and assist in treating winter colds and flu. Organic, certified Vitamin C in dosages ranging from 500mg per day can be used for prevention, whereas up to 5,000mg per day in divided dosages every two hours can be used for treatment of viral infections in adults.

Other very effective natural cold and flu herbals include Propolis, Elderberry, Olive leaf extract, Ginseng and Andographis as well as antioxidant vitamins like Vitamin A, beta and multi carotenes, Vitamin E and minerals like selenium and zinc. Applying basic infection control measures such as proper and regular hand washing; not touching nose and eyes after contact with infected areas such as door handles and escalator railings; proper hydration by drinking enough clean water; maintaining a moderate exercise program; and engaging in healthy eating habits can radically reduce the chance of ending up in bed with a bad flu episode.

Dr Hein Badenhorst’s field of practice is integrative medicine and applied nutrigenetics. He consults as a genetic wellness coach and uses treatments that include lifestyle modification, nutritional advice, supplementation and nutraceuticals. He writes in his personal capacity for Capital Life magazine and all opinions and advice are his own. Should you require additional information, contact Dr Badenhorst at drhgenecare@mweb.co.za. 

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Garlic Ancient Egyptians worshipped garlic for its medicinal and culinary powers. Today, scientists are discovering more and more about garlic, elevating it from a food spice to a handy alternative in not only preventing colds and flu, but also in disease prevention. The daily habit of consuming garlic in food or tablet form provides allicin (a chemical substance in garlic), a blocking enzyme that prevents the ability of viruses to invade and damage tissue and cause infections. For general health and disease prevention in adults, a 400-600 mg supplement of garlic daily is recommended. For treating colds and flu, 400-600 mg four times a day for up to seven days is beneficial. However, those that struggle with garlic allergies should restrict the use of this herb.

Vitamin D Another natural method in fighting colds and flu is using Vitamin D. A new study published in the March 2010 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concludes that people given Vitamin D3 as a supplement were 42% less likely to become infected with seasonal flu. The authors suggest that regardless of vaccination status or age, an adequate level of serum Vitamin D should be maintained to prevent colds and flu as well as other diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes. In today’s society, Vitamin D3 deficiencies are very common, partly due to our modern living habits: we live, work and play indoors under artificial light, often leading to a lack of exposure to natural sunlight, which is essential for converting the Vitamin D in our skin. It is a good idea to have Vitamin D levels checked with a simple blood test and if necessary, to supplement.

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Echinacea Mother Nature’s “natural antibiotic,” Echinacea, is the prime product that can be added to the flu prevention basket. Good quality, organically-certified and standardised Echinacea is not only extremely safe but very effective in enhancing the immune system. Virology Journal reported in November 2009 that “an international group of researchers has shown for the first time that Echinacea purpurea develops direct antiviral effects against clinically important viruses in vitro, including the new influenza pathogens (H1N1 ‘swine flu’). Even after repeated treatments of influenza virus with the Echinacea fresh plant extract, no build-up of resistance could be seen.” Taking Echinacea in recommended dosages (for two weeks of every winter month as a preventative measure to stimulate the immune system) is a very safe and effective treatment. However, people suffering from any autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis should avoid Echinacea because it may aggravate these conditions. In the event that colds or flu start to develop, early intervention with high dosages of Echinacea for three days, followed by lower dosages for another eleven days is often all that is needed to effectively shorten the duration and intensity of an infection.

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HELL-I-DAYS My mother used to call it the “hell-i-days.” She was referring to those long school holidays when my sister and I would be at home and

she was running out of ideas on how we would stay busy. This year, Pretoria mothers are facing the same dilemma with an imminent longer-

than-usual school holiday during the Soccer World Cup during June and July.

ure, dad will be able to take some leave and help. And most likely, given how sport mad this country is, he will encourage the kids to take an interest in watching soccer with him on his new big screen TV. But what can you do the rest of the time? The usual holiday destinations might be out of the question given the huge increase in airfares and the influx of foreign visitors. The onus may fall on moms to come up with an interesting programme of events to keep the kids busy in a fun and meaningful way. For residents in our area, it appears that there are four major categories around which to organise your family’s activities, so we’re providing our readers with some ideas about how best to plan for FIFA Fever.

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Centurion Mall has the perfect programme to not only keep the kids busy, but also discover their hidden talents. Fun activities, such as carnival rides, mini-golf, croquet, basketball, soccer, and a toddler play area; as well as an assortment of lessons in karate, dancing, wrestling, gymnastics and tumbling lessons. These activities are free of charge and will give you a better indication of which activities meet your children's fancies. A schedule of time slots and activities during the holiday can be found at www.centurionmall.co.za.

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Shopping Mall Programmes The good news is that there are excellent professionals employed by almost every shopping mall in the greater Tshwane region, whose sole purpose is to develop a calendar of interesting events and activities under their roofs for this period. Seeing that mall life is so much a part of the Pretoria landscape, this is a good starting point to plan some kids activities, with at least two great benefits. Firstly, it offers mothers the chance to get to the shops, which they might have to do anyway; and secondly, it gives the kids a chance to find some other playmates too, should the siblings start getting on one anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nerves. Some of the larger malls have open play areas with exciting new gimmicks added each year. Remember the floating balls that kids could climb into which surfaced last season? Jumping castles, face painting, pony rides, scooters and tricycles, skateboard ramps, clowns and magicians, merry-go-rounds, swings, and the special appearances of favourite TV characters usually abound during holidays at the mall. Yes, we are mentioning mostly activities for the younger oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here, as we are sure your teenagers are already more than comfortable entertaining themselves at the mall. However, nothing stops mom from arranging a date for herself and a friend along with all the kids to go see a movie together as well. Be sure to keep a look-out in the newspapers or scan through Computicket to see what puppet shows, pantomimes, and other kids shows might be on at the local mall theatre during this period.

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Day Activities Even though it is winter, it tends to get rather pleasant outside once the sun hits Pretoria, and there are a bunch of healthy activities on offer outside the home during this period. Our family’s favourite remains the daily walk with the dogs, and during school holidays, the routine might even include a good weekly wash and brush for our furry friends. Maybe think about sending the kids and their pets to doggie obedience classes – it instils great behaviour in both species, two-legged and four-legged alike. While on the inter-species burning of energy, nothing beats a good day at Pretoria’s zoo, or signing up for horse-riding lessons at a myriad of stables and riding schools on our city’s outskirts. There are also several dams in the area where mum can take young ones to pretend they are fishing while she reads in the sun. If burning energy in a healthy way is part of the agenda, as conventional wisdom would dictate, this is a good time to kit out the family with bicycles and head down to Groenkloof Nature Reserve, or even further out to the Suikerbos Rand. The crater at Tswaing offers not only a fantastic walk, but also an excellent educational experience. Do some research on the Internet with the kids about craters and volcanoes, teach them how to use a camera, and stop for a cool drink in Shoshanguve on the way back so that they can pepper you with questions about how we live in many different realities in this one country. For maximum energy release, the ice-rink is always a blast and a sure way to have the kids in bed early. Get out on the ice with them mom – you have several months before summer to hide your bruises under heavy winter wear. If the weather turns south, sign the kids up for dance classes. This is also a perfect time to explore our city’s history and to turn fun into learning. Visit Freedom Park and the Voortrekker Monument. Drop in at your local library and get some books to read. Buy a dayticket on the hop-on-hop-off bus and explore our museums and historic buildings like a tourist in your own city. In our experience, kids are hardly ever too young for a quick browse through many of the smaller art exhibitions, as they spend so much time drawing and scribbling themselves and tend to be awed by what they see on canvas. Give yourself a break with regular play-dates – take turns with friends to look after the collective team of hooligans, and find some time for yourself to read a book or fall into a long bath while the house is quiet. Sleepovers are an option too, and nothing quite excites like pitching a tent in the living room on a cold winter’s night.

If your children are the adventurous type, sign them up for a camp at the Bushtrail Holiday Camp in Magaliesburg. The camps run from 12 June to 19 June, from 19 June to 26 June, from 26 June to 3 July and from 3 July to 10 July. For more information, call +27 (0)14 577 1566, email bushtrail@tiscali.co.za or visit www.bushtrails.co.za.

Home Activities On the coldest of days, head for the Internet to find kid-friendly recipes that they can help you bake. Then settle in front of your fireplace with a cup of soup, some pancakes and whatever else they have conjured up in the kitchen and play a game of Monopoly or do puzzles. Winter holidays offer a great opportunity to get into early spring cleaning, too. Get your kids working with you on the Internet or search the Yellow Pages to find a few local hospices or charities and set out boxes that you and the kids can fill with the clothes they have outgrown or the toys they never use. Perhaps it’s also not a bad idea to redecorate the playroom or the kids’ bedrooms and let them have their say. Collate the overdue family memories in a large scrapbook. In fact, just drop in at your local art shop and get blown away by the amount of fun projects that just jump at you – beading, jewellery-making, pottery clay and more. Buy a few cheap wooden picture frames and let the kids decorate them before hanging their favourite family photos around the house. Outdoors at home, paint plant containers and ask your local garden centre what can be planted now in anticipation of spring. Get the kids small binoculars, a magnifying glass and a sketch pad, and let them draw the birds and bugs that they see around your home. Play a joke on Dad by dressing up in his clothes and emailing him pictures at work of what is happening in his cupboard while he is away. Read stories, and leave dad a chapter to read to the kids at night (if he is not heading straight for the SuperSport soccer channel). Think about the skills and talents you have and use this time to share them with your kids. Even the sewing of a button onto an old shirt gives a great sense of accomplishment to a young one. Make tie-die t-shirts in anticipation of summer. Or learn a new song every other day. As a young boy, I spent many a holiday in my own room building model planes, painting them, and waiting for my dad to come home in the evening so that we could add them to the squadron hanging from my roof. As a last resort, yes, pop down to the video store and settle them in for some mind-numbing nonsense. Every mum deserve a break.

The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa will be offering youth courses during the June - July 2010 school holidays! A variety of courses will be available from 14 June to 29 July, for children from grade 1 to 12. A junior nature conservator course, the scavenger hunt and the meet the birds course are a few that the younger ones will definitely enjoy. The world of reptiles will keep children of all ages entertained, and the bringing knowledge to life course is aimed at learners in grades 10 to 12 who would appreciate the opportunity to participate in exciting, hands-on science activities in order to improve their performance and skills in disciplines such as conservation, veterinarian sciences, biotechnology and agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on career guidance. All courses start at 8:00am and end at 4:00pm. Children should bring their own lunch or make use of the Pretoria Zoo’s restaurant facilities. Bookings are essential. Please contact the National Zoological Gardens at +27 (0)12 339 2700/2773/2727/2844 or email sol@nzg.ac.za or pseloana@nzg.ac.za for more information.

The Pretoria Zoo is giving away 20 family packages (two adults, two children) to Capital Life readers, so email Claire@chapellane.co.za to stand a chance to win this family fun-filled experience!

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Time is precious, and family time even more so as our kids grow older and spend more and more time at school and with their activities. Instead of dreading the long holiday ahead, look at it as a great opportunity to steal back some precious family moments and to make this long holiday outlast even the memories of the Soccer World Cup. Mothers of the World, unite!! PS. In all fairness to my own mother, I should add that she cherished time with us kids and used the hell-i-day expression in jest. One of my best memories as a child is how she would, once in a while, take the day off, phone the school to send us home under some pretext, and then we’d sneak off to see a puppet show at the theatre.

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e grew up in the suburbs before security became an issue in this country. Long, rolling lawns, a tennis court, and zipping off on our bicycles to our buddies in the neighbourhood without even telling our parents. You could kick a ball as hard as you tried and it would still land in our own yard. The only fences we knew were the low-wire types that kept our dogs and the neighbours’ out of each other’s hair, and on which my mother grew berries. First came the fences, and then came the rules. Six foot walls eventually became eight, and then got

graced with electrical wires on top. Alarms moved from inside to out – shifting the focus of protection from property to people. Our land became smaller, as we felt the need to huddle together for better common protection. Gone were the open spaces and the freedom to roam within our suburbs – or so I thought until I saw Waterlake farm. I have often cycled past the Waterlake gates out on the Boschkop road. It is blissful being out in the countryside with very first light, the early-morning breeze pushing through your face and the water birds in the wetlands stirring up the day. Finally, I decided that I had to see what waited behind these gates, and took a drive and walk-through with one of the Waterlake representatives.

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As a farm, the old Waterlake must have been a real gem, all 300 hectares of it. It is etched in the north by a rising hill, sloping down towards the most beautiful and expansive stretch of water in Pretoria. This is no pond. It is a real lake, with clean water from the Bronberg and a living, breathing ecosystem of fish and birds that thrive in these wetlands. The lay-out of the modern estate has given careful attention to the contours of both the land and the river that feeds the lake, and large swathes of bushveld trees were left undisturbed to offer shelter to the antelope and residents alike who share this green lung. The waterside has a picnic area, and a jetty or two allows swimmers, kayakers and small sailboat owners to enjoy the finest feature of this farm. No motorised sports are allowed and fishing is regulated by the fishing club just recently established by the Waterlake farm Home Owners Association. Judging by the number of pins already posted in the scale model back in the office, Waterlake farm is a massive development success. Approximately only 30% of the stands in the first phase remain unsold, despite the recession. According to Gilda Lubbe, the Sales Representative of the Developer, initially the biggest obstacle has been people’s perception that it is too far out. Yet, my quick drive out there and back puts that misplaced perception to rest. And security is absolutely top-notch, with three fence perimeters patrolled 24-hours-a-day by a well trained force of resident guards managed by a resident Security Manager. The first houses have been completed and an ever increasing number of owners have been lodging plans with the Aesthetical Committee for approval. It is expected that a small deli and bakery, and even a nursery school might follow in due course. The tennis courts, squash courts, gymnasium and lap pool are already in use. A number of stands are still available

on the riverbank, and where people have built or are busy building, a certain sensibility appears to permeate the area. No monstrosities. The five building styles prescribed by the aesthetical rules stem from a past era and ensure a rustic atmosphere and old world charm. Clearly this nature development appeals to people who are well-anchored and feel no need to impress the pants off their neighbours. Prices of the 1,000m2 stands start at R650,000 and for a limited period, the developer has randomly picked a few of stands to sell at 25% discount. Gilda mentions that she is not sure how long they will keep these discounted offers open, as the popularity of Waterlake has surprised them. As we turn back to leave, I watch the sunset to the west throwing its last beams over a father and son on the opposite bank casting their fishing lines. And almost as if scripted, two deer are grazing on the greenest grasses next to us when we cross the bridge over the lake. I can smell the fresh water and imagine myself and my kids on kayaks exploring the deeper reaches of the lake, close to the forest section where I noticed horse hoof prints and bicycle tracks earlier. It is with a sense of relief that I drive home – marvelling at the ingenuity of some who have wrestled back our love of nature and space from that impostor, security. Waterlake is literally on our suburban doorstep, and just one more property boom away from being part of town. I cannot help tilting my hat to the clever wordsmith who wrote the remarkably accurate description that “Waterlake farm is the finest country estate in town... “ Contact Gilda Lubbe at +27 (0)82 595 0072 for a viewing. 

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ernelee Daniell was born in Johannesburg, but her parents moved to Pretoria when she was about one year old. All her childhood memories are from the years in Pretoria and she only moved to Johannesburg during her reign as Miss South Africa, as the pageant sponsored a townhouse for the year. Her parents still live in Pretoria, so she travels “home” on a regular basis. She recently moved into a new home in Midrand with her two boys in January last year. Capital Life (CL): Who are your role models and why? Bernelee Daniell (BD): I don’t really have role models because I believe that we need to celebrate what makes us all unique, instead of trying to copy someone else. The other thing is that as one ages or matures the people you look up to change. Personally, I prefer to have people in my life that I can admire for various qualities that they have. At the moment, I admire parents who have wonderful relationships with their children, and I am realising that it is challenging to be a parent. I also look up to people around me in the corporate environment; people that I can learn from and that can elevate me as an individual. CL: From your extensive international travels, do you think that Pretoria as a capital city is on par with other international cities? BD: In my opinion, Pretoria is a very young city so there is vibrancy about it. But I must be honest; it’s very difficult to compare cities! Every city in the world has something special and unique to offer visitors. So yes, I certainly think that Pretoria is on par. Of course when visitors drive down the streets when the Jacarandas are in full bloom, they are certainly experiencing something special. CL: What, in your opinion, is the biggest challenge facing South Africans ahead of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup?

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Time management is a skill that I have absolutely perfected and I realise that there are things that I need to sacrifice at the moment. Travelling is certainly one of them for now. I am also very selective about the kinds of functions I attend because I would rather spend an evening building puzzles with the kids and reading them a bedtime story. When I am asked to support a charitable event I try to involve the boys so that they also get a better understanding that there are many people that need our help. They certainly get a better sense of self worth if they feel that they have in some small way made a difference. CL: You can add motherhood to your list of achievements. What has been the finest moment for you in this role? BD: My finest moment started when I did completely natural water births for both Mikah and Mateo. The births were the most empowering experiences of my life. It reaffirmed that there is nothing that I cannot do in life. When I watch my boys and realise that they are such unique little individuals with their own strengths, I pat myself on the back and say “I did okay!” I absolutely love being a mother. CL: What charitable causes do you support? BD: I am patron of the STEPS Charity. I was born with a club foot which was operated on when I was just under four months old. STEPS SA assists babies and children with clubfoot and other lower limb disorders. They provide information and support to families, raise awareness and funds to improve treatment, and advocate the non-invasive Ponseti method (The Ponseti method for treating clubfoot involves the careful manipulation of muscles, joints and ligaments held in a series of casts and braces to reposition the foot back to normal). CL: What does your family do on a weekend to relax and enjoy quality time together? BD: It doesn’t really matter what we do as long as we are together. We call ourselves “Team M,” which stands for Mikah, Mateo and Mommy. Our weekends range from riding our bicycles at the cycle park or going to the Johannesburg adventure park for some serious action. We also enjoy art classes together, and spending time in the kitchen – we usually have the music playing so we can perfect our culinary and dancing skills simultaneously. Sometimes it is just the three of us cuddled up in my bed in the mornings (with Spike, our cockatiel). Thank heavens the gold fish tank is too heavy or that would have been placed next to Mateo’s pillow as well. We often play cricket in the street and I am always the designated bowler. I have realised, much to the boys’ disappointment, that I am useless on a skateboard but at age 37 I am not beating myself up about it. The boys find it very funny when I attempt it though! Capital Life recently interviewed Bernelee Daniell, to find out how she manages a full life in the capital city. In our opinion, she’s doing more than ok; she’s thriving. Visit www.berneleedaniell.co.za. 

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BD: Foreigners have a bad perception of South Africa, and by South Africa hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup it will give the country an opportunity to prove them wrong. Many visitors have taken everything they have read and heard in the media as the truth, and have simply believed the information they receive. They need to experience South Africa for themselves and then understand why so many people return time and time again. I have travelled extensively and I always remember fielding very strange questions about South Africa. I suppose much of this is due to a lack of awareness, so it is important to get our country on the map, and hopefully the investors will follow, which will secure long-term sustainability. Each and every one of us has a role to play. The success of the 2010 World Cup does not simply lie with the organisers or even just with our national team - Bafana Bafana. WE need to create the atmosphere that will make this event memorable. So, ask yourself, what would be the most beneficial attitude for South Africans to have during the 2010 World Cup? Is it about Bafana Bafana lifting the trophy? Or is it about hosting a successful tournament and adjusting the perceptions of millions of visitors while South Africans and foreigners alike invest in one way or another in our beautiful country? This is our time to shine! CL: Have you bought any soccer tickets, and who will you be supporting? BD: No, I have not bought any tickets as the boys and I have decided to go to the fan parks to watch some of the matches. The atmosphere at the fan parks will be phenomenal for the opening match on 11 June. We have our vuvuzelas and soccer supporters’ kit, so we are ready to support our team. I will possibly be in Bloemfontein on 17 June for business and on that evening, there’s the Nigeria-Greece game.... So I am trying to get tickets for my client and myself, for that game. My family’s support is reserved for Bafana Bafana for as long as they are in the tournament. CL: Where would you recommend visitors to Pretoria to go for a fabulous meal? BD: I would probably invite them to my parents’ house. I have never had a bad meal at home! From potjies to stews, you’re always sure to get a great plate. But it is ultimately their hospitality that is immeasurable. I’ve been out of the dining scene in Pretoria for quite a while, and if we do call on a restaurant when we’re out-and-about with the family, we usually choose child-friendly establishments like Mike’s Kitchen and Spur. If you would like me to recommend anything from the kiddies menu, I can certainly assist. CL: You are currently an Accounts Executive for an international company, but South Africa knows you as a philanthropist and as a seasoned traveller. Are these two things still high on your list of priorities? BD: Being a single working mom, I struggle to find time for everything. My top priority is my boys. I take my work very seriously and try not to jeopardise either.

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Brooklyn Mall is situated in our city’s eastern suburbs. It forms the retail hub for one of the world’s most diverse diplomatic communities, while also attracting popular support from local residents.

Apart from being THE place to experience the latest art films, the mall hosts a fascinating variety of retail outlets that truly reflects South African culture.

Words: Charl Du Plessis Images: © Charl Du Plessis; www.istockphoto.com

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n any given day of the week, whether standing in line at Cinema Nouveau, sipping a latte at a cool coffee shop, or just browsing through the passages, the multitude of languages spoken by visitors at Brooklyn Mall makes one feel as if you are about to board a plane in Paris or Budapest. This remarkable diversity created the impetus for Brooklyn Mall to stage a Made in South Africa Exposition under its roof during June, when the city will be further abuzz with tourists attending the Soccer World Cup tournament. It is an opportunity not only to welcome all of our foreign guests with open arms, but also to showcase that which makes South Africa and its people stand apart as a nation.

Approximately twenty of the mallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current tenants have signed up to go the extra mile during this period and will be setting up large display stands in the Centre Court and surrounding passageways at Brooklyn. Large 3 x 3 metre stands will present the pride and patriotism reflected in each of these outletsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; philosophy and wares. The one reason why I personally would love to drop by during this Expo is to see up close and personal the series of makarapas that will be perched on top of each decorative box. For the uninformed, makarapas are those extremely outrageous and colourful head gear pieces that our most passionate football supporters wear, and which have become as synonymous with local football as the vuvuzela. First among equals as far as exhibitors go, is the Chris Tugwell Art Gallery. Host to some of our best visual artists, past and present, as well as to a striking collection of bronzes, visitors to their exhibition during this period will find an aesthetic delight in the presentation of our country through the practised eyes of our artist community. Our family often buys art when travelling abroad, as it is easier to carry, might represent good future value, but most importantly, continues to act as a great reminder of a fantastic

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World Cup would have sent every South African in order to make sure our visitors feel enormously welcome. I would bet that for any foreign visitor looking for gifts to take home, this shop would be the one place where they may be able to salvage their reputation. Our four-year-old recently discovered scissors and cut a hole in his favourite sweatshirt – the one that reads “Probably the coolest kid in the World.” This sweater came from probably the coolest clothing outlet in the world, a local outfit called Earthchild. Its sister (and I suppose “mother”) store is called Earth Addict Clothing, and has a beautiful range of local linens and other textiles, with South African design inspiration. This store, too, will proudly present its latest fashion to visitors at the Brooklyn Mall Exposition. June and July 2010 will be a time in South African history not easily repeated. It is both a time for South Africans to present their best to the world and to take pride in our rainbow nation, as well as for visitors from all over the world to come and experience a little bit of our universe while visiting these friendly shores. The Made in South Africa Expo at Brooklyn Mall will be creating a fine space for all of this to come together under one roof. Join us in the celebration.  issu e

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time spent in a foreign land while it adorns our home. The Willie Schmidt bronze of a soccer player I was privileged to preview, for instance, might capture many good elements along these lines for its future owner. For the family, the Kiddywiddys clothing store for children will display ranges that are typical of a childhood in Africa. Pyjamas with animal prints, handmade leather shoes and knitwear produced by local communities and bearing the name and information of its craftsperson on every item. Stuffed toys and games that carry the African theme will make fine gifts for young ones left at home, and not to overstate the local flavour, your kids could confidently wear their lovely ranges of kids clothing to any play park in Pretoria or London alike. Pieter Oosthuizen Interiors has long been responsible for giving upmarket South African homes a distinctive feel with its creations. The melting-pot of colonial and post-colonial culture that makes this rainbow nation what it is today is reflected in the manner through which Pieter creates a typical South African ambience, often mixing divergent elements that may include anything from a Royal Dalton piece to a local cow hide cushion. His inventory of items might hail from the four corners of the world, yet the ensembles Pieter creates with them are uniquely South African. Articles & Frames offers just an amazing, fun excursion for browsers and serious shoppers alike. Where else in the world will you find wall clocks with Madiba and Obama staring down at you through paper-mâché springbok horns? Flags, paintings, brica-brac, clocks, mirrors, and more beckon you from the shelves and the walls. And the crowd that works here just oozes friendliness. If one could bottle attitude, this shop would be what the local organisers of the

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Step out and taste the best South African wines at the Annual Wine Festival at the Brooklyn Mall, hosted by Capital Liquor and De Kat magazine. If last year’s event is anything to judge by, this event will be another must-attend on the social calendar. The festival runs from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday 18 of June and between 12:00 noon and 3:00pm on Saturday 19 June. Visitors buy a tasting glass for R30 and can then sample all that is on offer. As required by law, no person under the age of 18 will be served, so this is an affair where you invite your friends along. The inimitable Luba Efimova, Russian proprietor of Capital Liquors, has once again been able to get a rich sampling of some of our country’s best wines on the tasting forum. Almost 50 tables will grace the area, offering young and old wines; whites, reds and rosés; award-winners and great value wines; those with family tradition and those with modern style alike. Brandies, oils and vinegars, celebrities, Methode Cap Classiques (our local version of champagne), muscadels and even a grappa producer will round out the offerings. A festive atmosphere was created at last year’s event with live music in an olde world tradition, and we expect that Luba will surprise visitors again this year. Among the better-known wine estates participating are Rustenburg, Klein Constantia, Thelema, Hermanuspietersfontein, Zandvliet, Boschendal, Hartenberg, Kloovenburg and Villiera. This event also gives tasters the opportunity to experience many of the boutique estates that are producing export-quality wines. Wine experts will be on-hand to address any questions, and visitors will be able to order or directly purchase their favourites as well as the new-found gems they discover on the day. With winter finally in the air, the Annual Wine Festival offers a great opportunity to mingle with a fun-loving and attractive crowd of wine-lovers and novices alike, and to stock up on good feelings and even better spirits to keep you warm through the chilly season. For further information, contact Nathan Williams on +27 (0)12 346 1063. 

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an extra three minutes a day on one easy activity, you could create jobs, decrease carbon consumption, increase free land space, reduce pollution, and save energy, would you do it? Could you and your family afford not to?

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• Glass Bank Locations: The Glass Recycling Company is a not-for-profit organization that has a mandate to increase the recovery of glass for recycling. Visit www.theglassrecyclingcompany.co.za • Plastic Drop-off Centres: PET Recycling Company (Pty) Ltd represents the South African plastic industry’s first joint effort to self-regulate post-consumer Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) recycling for plastic bags. Centres can be found at selected Pick n’ Pay stores. Visit www.petco.co.za • Lubricating Oil Drop-off: ROSE (Recycling Oil Saves the Environment) manages the environmentally acceptable collection, storage and recycling of used lubricating oil in South Africa. Visit www.rosefoundation.org.za • E-waste: Electrical and electronic waste including batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, ink cartridges and computers can be deposited at selected Makro and Pick ‘n Pay stores. Visit www.ewasa.org

• Paper Pick-up and Drop-off: Collect paper in your home and ask your friends, relatives and neighbours to give you their unwanted newspapers and magazines and put them into a nearby paper bank. To find these depots, visit www.paperpickup.co.za

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n cities across the globe that pride themselves on being green, proper waste separation is the topic of many evenings of dinner conversation, but for the uninitiated, it can be a bit daunting (not to mention a bit off-putting before a meal). Once you’re into the swing, though, it certainly feels good and green to know that you’re contributing to a better environment. Recycling in general consists of three steps – collection, manufacturing and purchasing, commonly symbolised by the three arrows – the first and last being where individuals can have make the greatest impact. Collection involves the sorting and separation of your household waste followed-by curbside pickup or transport to a drop-off centre. In our home, this consists of separating glass, metal, plastic and paper from the rest of your garbage and placing them in separate containers. We have a curbside pickup service that comes by weekly to collect certain recyclables, and the rest we take to a drop-off centre every so often. One of the main benefits is that these materials don’t end up in a landfill site, where they can sit for centuries, if not forever. In fact, glass, which is 100% recyclable, does not biodegrade at all and, as such, will remain in a landfill forever. But don’t stop there – other unexpected items can also be recycled, including batteries, motor oil, and printer cartridges. From there, it’s on to the manufacturing companies who purchase the recycled waste, convert it into raw materials, and then manufacture new products. And you might be surprised as to what kinds of objects are made from recycled products. Aside from the obvious – paper pulp into newspaper, glass into new glass bottles, old cardboard into new cardboard boxes – there are many other places that recycled materials can be used. For example, glass can become garden mulch and surfboards, plastics can be turned into fleece and carpet, and metals can be used in everything from cars to cooking pans. By purchasing recycled products, you’re creating a market it for them, which in turns encourages companies to use recycled materials in their products. And so the cycle continues. So from now on when making purchasing decisions, or coming home with bags stocked with new goods, before you put your refuse in the garbage bin, think of the three arrows and how you can easily contribute on a daily basis to creating jobs, decreasing emissions and generally ensuring a greener world. 

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rguably one of the most spectacular coastal cities in the world, Cape Town has beautiful white beaches, unspoilt natural beauty and a coastal city vibe has become top of the must-visit list for holiday makers. And, while Cape Town is host to a number of exclusive five star hotels, its newest offering, Coral International Cape Town is without a doubt now top of this class. The hotel is located dramatically at the foot of Cape Town’s world famous Table Mountain on the edge of the historic Bo Kaap area and is situated close to the V&A Waterfront, the airport, stunning beaches and all the major tourist attractions. From this vantage point, one is within walking distance of not only some of the best tourist destinations, but is also allowed the opportunity to get close to the real heart and soul of the people who call this city home.

The hotel’s exotic Arabian décor, plush interiors and excellent facilities are topped with breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the city. We actually like the checkered look over the local mosque and the colourful patchwork of pastel houses of the Bo Kaap even more, as it tells a story of the city’s rich history. The rooms and luxury suites are generously proportioned and provide a relaxed ambience with a sleek and ultra modern look and all the in-room facilities and luxuries that you may need for your visit to Cape Town. Super luxurious bathroom facilities are decorated with design features that belong in a glossy décor magazine. Along with an excellent range of facilities on offer for guests, added extras include an on-site gym, a hair and nail salon and coming soon, an in-room spa treatments for extra indulgence. For those who seek added luxury, there’s a sleek Mercedes or Bentley for transportation and child minding and butler services upon request. If visiting in a larger

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party or family grouping, the executive suite with its own kitchenette and office facilities presents a good option. The hotel’s cuisine offers the best of Middle Eastern, Lebanese and North Indian cuisine. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Mezbaan, offers an authentic Mughlai-inspired menu with many classic dishes including Thali prepared and served in the traditional manner. Local Capetonians claim that the Indian fare served here has finally unseated the longstanding dominance of another well-known restaurant round the corner that every concierge used to punt. Located in the hotel lobby, Al Nafoora restaurant offers all-day dining ranging from delicious breakfasts to a mix of Mediterranean and mezzeh cuisines on an à la carte basis. Located on the pool deck, Al Zaeem brings the tradition of authentic Middle Eastern Shisha to the city with colourful pipes, an enticing selection of flavours and delectable Lebanese styled mezzeh; from

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fatoush – a green salad mixed with pita bread – to the succulent kibbeh – a delicious beef and pastry dish. The luxurious Patchi boutique chocolatier is also located in the hotel lobby. Be sure to tickle your taste buds or treat a friend with something from the store’s delectable Lebanese chocolate range. Given the Coral’s roots in the Middle Eastern culture, visitors from these parts will be pleasantly surprised to find a conveniently located prayer facility, with the most exquisite wall-paper that looks like a view over an ancient Arabian city welcoming you. The hotel is a dry hotel, in respect of the religious customs of many of its visitors from that part of the world. To us as South African visitors, these arrangements made our visit feel all the more exotic. For an all-round relaxing, luxurious and indulgent experience, you can’t go wrong with Coral International Cape Town. For Restaurant or Hotel bookings, contact +27 (0)21 481 3700, email info@coral-capetown.com or visit www.coral-capetown.co.za. 

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Perched on a hill in Mooikloof Estate sits mansion (Watcreet sandstone blocks), which exudes class and sophistication, yet offering a comfortable environment in which family and friends can mingle. Room by room this home tells its own story of superb craftsmanship and design (by award winning Architect Hein Viviers). 5 bedrooms with own balconies, 4 bathrooms (3 en-suites), formal lounge, dining room, TV room, study, play room, kitchens, pantry, scullery, walk in fridge, laundry. Entertainment inside and out with braai facilities. Picturesque garden. Visitors are greeted by a stunning water feature and koi pond. Wine cellar, bar, Jacuzzi, fully equipped flat/studio, 5 garages plus 2 carports. 2 X SQ. Only once in a lifetime does a unique home blessed with such magnificent views and remarkable sunsets become available. Web ref: #325641

R8 900 000. NegotiablE. INSPIRING!

MOOIKLOOF EQUESTRIAN ESTATE

Country style luxury spread over 2 levels. A handcrafted iron gate leads to this double level mansion with 5 garages. Have breakfast in the rose garden or meditate in the separate hobby room set back from the main house. Very neat stables with grooms quarters is a further indication of the attention to details and the loving maintenance of this neat residence. 4 bedrooms, each with own dressing room and en suite bathroom, with 3 studies, huge entertainment areas and double servants quarters. Salvaged yellow wood cupboards and doors. Further extras include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, vacu flo system, ADSL lines, a 40kba generator and automatic borehole irrigation.

R6 800 000. BREATHTAKING VIEWS!

MOOIKLOOF EQUESTRIAN ESTATE

Low maintenance 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home in the heart of Mooikloof. Lounge, TV room, dining room, study and open plan kitchen. Stunning entertainment area with bar. Pyjama Lounge upstairs. Patio with braai and pool. Air-con and under floor heating. SQ and 5 garages. Strong borehole with tanks and irrigation. Established garden with pond and water features. Web ref: #35172

R10 000 000. ENTERTAINERS DREAM!

MOOIKLOOF EQUESTRIAN ESTATE

Tucked away between eucalyptus trees on a 1 hectare stand in the heart of Mooikloof, you find this elegant English-style home. Offers 6 living areas (lounge with bar), 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, study, gym, TV lounge, 7 garages, 3 SQ plus a flat. The lapa is fully equipped with a kitchen, bar, guest toilet and room for a full length snooker table. An automated sprinkler system, well established garden with a stream running through an enormous dam. Web ref: #325641

Contact: Liesl: +27 82 377 8857 Yolanda: +27 72 797 2019 Visit: www.realnet.co.za

R3 900 000. NEAT AS A PIN!

WOODHILL GOLF ESTATE

Very private. Tuscan home (+-400m2) with 4 carpeted bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms (2 en-suite bathrooms). Open plan lounge, dining room with modern kitchen and Whirlpool appliances. Scullery with broom cupboard and space for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Built in study corner. Guest toilet. 1 bedroom flat with own entrance. Covered patio with built-in braai and pool. Double garage plus carport. Immaculate garden(900m2). Top quality finishes. Extras: Underfloor heating, blinds, fireplace. Estate offers: Golf course with club house, pro shop, restaurant, tennis courts, walk ways. Outside toilet and shower. Web ref: #358948

R6 400 000. BEST LOCATION!

WOODHILL GOLF ESTATE

Ultra modern home (700m2) in the sought after Woodhill golf estate. Spectacular views, on the golf course. 4 Spacious bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, open plan living. Lounge, dinning, bar opening up onto patio. Modern kitchen with separate scullery and laundry. Stunning finishes. 3 Garages. Huge Flat with own entrance. Patio with braai overlooking overflow pool. SQ. Recently repainted. Extras include underfloor heating and airconditioners. Immaculate garden (+-1000m2). Top quality finishes. Estate offers: Golf course with club house, pro shop, restaurant,tennis courts, walk ways. Outside toilet and shower. Web ref: #346511

R10 000 000. STUNNING VIEWS!

WOODHILL GOLF ESTATE

Modern 3 level home in prime location, on the golf course. This home offers everything your heart desires. 2 en suite bedrooms downstairs and 3 en suite bedrooms upstairs. 5 living areas and modern kitchen with separate scullery and laundry. Indoor pool and braai. Wine cellar, gym. 4 Garages and SQ. Established and easily maintained garden. Web ref: #362891

R10 500 000 NEG. STUNNING PROPERTY!

WOODHILL GOLF ESTATE

Mansion on top of hill. 5 bedrooms (3 en suite), 4 bathrooms, 2 guest toilets. Formal lounge, dining room, informal lounge with bar, beautiful wine caller and fireplace. Theater room, playroom/gym, large study with stairs from outside. Modern cherry wood kitchen with granite tops. Full SQ. Private garden and pool. 4 garages and 2 store rooms. Web ref: #346521

Contact: Liesl: +27 82 377 8857 Yolanda: +27 72 797 2019 Visit: www.realnet.co.za

Winter Now that the

cold weather is upon us, most golfers will hang up their clubs. Sure, you

may not be able to play or practice very often, but

that doesn’t mean that you can’t keep working on your game. Here

are a few tips on how to prepare

for a round of winter golf.

The Grip A great swing starts with a great grip, but learning the proper neutral grip can be very uncomfortable. The easiest way to work on it is while you’re watching your favourite TV show. Before the show starts, take a practice club (preferably with a training grip on it) and place your hands on it, in perfect position. During commercials, take your grip off. Once the show starts again, re-place your hands on the club again. While you are watching, you will be concentrating more on the TV show than your grip, and you won't be thinking about how uncomfortable it is to learn the proper grip. If you keep doing this regularly throughout the winter, you will have the proper neutral grip mastered as the new season rolls around. The Set Up The proper athletic set-up position takes effort. After a break from golf, your body will try to set-up in a position that takes very little effort. This means that you may end up in a position that is hunched instead of athletic. To remedy this, try to set-up a practice station at home using a full-length mirror. Take your

Golfing in

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the object on your shoulders will resemble the twirling blades of a helicopter. If the object is moving in an up-and-down see-saw action, you are not coiling and uncoiling properly. Just remember to make sure that you mimic the helicopter blades and get the tight feeling as you coil back. The Short Game The short game is the most important part of golf. All you have to do to keep your short game sharp is to practice a little throughout the winter. You should set up a putting station at home that will create an artificial golf hole (some people even use indoor-outdoor carpet if the proper surface is not readily available). Try to practice putting as often as you can, especially the short putts. You can use this same putting station to practice your chipping stroke. If you don't have the proper chipping surface, simply find a 1m x 1m piece of higher pile carpet and lay it on the ground to chip from. If you do use a piece of carpet, you can move it closer or farther away from the hole to vary your chipping distances. When next season begins, you will be able to get the ball close to the hole instead of leaving these chip shots short of the green. The Pitching Pitching can really be difficult if you haven't practiced in a while. I practice hitting pitch shots into an old upholstered chair as it provides me with a specific target to aim for. If you don't have an old chair like this, you can always get a small pitching net at any golf shop. Just set up the net or chair in an area where you won't break anything. Then, use your small piece of carpet to pitch from and you will be sure to keep your touch around the greens. proper set-up position and have a friend or spouse place masking tape on the mirror to indicate your spine angle, and your hip and knee flex. Throughout the winter, keep practising your set-up and use the masking-taped mirror to aid you in perfecting your set-up position. The Full Swing Having a great swing requires you to coil and uncoil your body properly. This action takes effort. After a break from playing golf, you will be tempted to hit the ball the easiest way possible, most likely using your arms as opposed to coiling and uncoiling your body. To keep your body coiling and uncoiling properly, take one of your clubs, a broom stick or a weight lifting bar (no weights) and hold the ends of the object as you place it across your shoulders. Then, take your athletic set-up position. From here, simply coil the shoulders back in a circular, clockwise motion, while resisting your hip turn. Once you are tightly wound up, uncoil in a counter-clockwise direction by turning the lower body the other way. If you complete this drill properly,

ON THE COURSE If you do decide to play a round of winter golf, the first thing to commit to, is to be at the golf course 45 minutes earlier than usual, because this gives you more time to get used to the colder temperatures on the course. During this extra time, get onto the putting green to get a feeling for it. In colder conditions, it’s important to loosen the feel first; otherwise it will cost you a few shots early in the round. It’s important to do proper warm-up drills before tee-off. Going through a proper warm-up routine will help you on the first few holes. Do what suits you best and stick to the routine before every round. It works! Hopefully, you will set up a practice station at home and try a few of the drills I mentioned. It does take a little effort, but once the new season rolls around, you will be glad you kept working on your game. In order to eliminate the beginning-of-the-season frustration, it just takes a little creativity and practice. For more information on how to get your golfing game into first gear, call Morné Botha on +27 (0)83 277 8607 or visit www.golflessons.co.za to book an appointment. 

if trees could Oak House in Cullinan

named after the many oak trees planted

there by Evalina McHardy in the early 1900s,

re-opened as a guest house. The event has ushered in a new era in the history of this quaint village to the east of the capital city as there are whisperings that it could soon be declared

a monument.

Words: Wilhelmina Bekker Images: ÂŠ Sarel van Staden

The historic Oak House in Cullinan, was recently

he history of the house is closely linked to the history of the town, which evolved around the mine and its workers. In 1903, houses were needed for the staff of the then-Premier (Transvaal) Diamond Company. Prior to the construction of the mine houses and other buildings close to the mine, people lived in an uncomfortable tent camp. Oak house, which was called the directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house in the early days, was the second house to be built in Cullinan in 1904 for the resident director, Ross Frames. While Oak House started out as a modest mine cottage, over the years a number of luminaries have spent time at the establishment, including Thomas Major Cullinan (after whom the town is named), Nelson Mandela, and Harry Oppenheimer, thereby creating

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an atmosphere of exclusivity for patrons. Its charm lies in the history that is evident from the original furniture and decorative pieces still to be found in the house. One particularly interesting item is the safe in the main bedroom – it housed the thousands of diamonds that were retrieved from the local mine, including the magnificent Cullinan diamond. Other historic features include a passé water meter, a piano, an old suitcase, veteran furniture, and splendid wooden cabinets with displays of crockery from the days gone by. Senette Phitides is the owner of both Oak House and the street café close-by, aptly named Whispering Oaks. The property itself is under the ownership of the Petra Diamond Mine. Together with the re-opening of the guest house, a function venue has also been erected on the property. From a weekend getaway, to a special celebration, to a small intimate wedding, Oak House has impeccable service and hearty hospitality enclosed in a tranquil setting. It beckons one to act on the romantic notion that you can step back and indulge in the life of a simpler time, all a stone’s throw away from the Pretoria city centre. For reservations or more information, please contact Senette Phitides on +27 (0)12 734 2496 or +27 (0)73 230 4500, or email info@oakguesthouse.co.za / carien@oakguesthouse.co.za. 

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The Oak House is giving away one night’s stay for two people, including dinner and breakfast. Email claire@chapellane.co.za with “Oak House” as your subject.

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business

for Women

satisfaction

promises to be representative of all kinds of professional women. With over 80,000 members that include

leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professionals and those early in their career, it’s time to ask the question: “Do you want in?”

he International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International) was established in 1930 in Geneva, Switzerland, with founding member nations that included the United States of America, Austria, Canada, France, Great Britain and Italy. This networking initiative now has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) as well as participatory status with the Council of Europe. Since the 1930s, BPW has been a formidable presence among those lobbying for equal opportunities for men and women. When the Commission on the Status of Women was established by ECOSOC resolution 11(II) of 21 June 1946, with the aim to prepare recommendations and reports to the Council on promoting women’s rights in political, economic, civil, social and educational fields, BPW played a commendable role in these efforts. In 1987 BPW was awarded a Peace Messenger Certificate from UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar. In 1997, the late Esther Hymer, BPW representative at the UN, was named by Kofi Annan as one of three women who played a significant role in establishing the groundwork

The largest business women’s network has come to town, and it

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for the United Nations International Year for Women. BPW has recently established a branch in South Africa, to develop the professional, leadership and business potential of women through advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill building and economic empowerment programmes and projects. In South Africa, the greatest area of transformation at senior management level is among black women, according to the research by placement company, Jack Hammer Executive Head-hunters. Company statistics indicate that placements of black women increased from 10% to 33% during 2008. Just over 70 JSE companies have 25% or more board seats occupied by women, up from 62 in 2008 and 51 in 2007. Some of these companies whose primary target market is women do not have female representation on their boards. There is clearly a misrepresentation of females which does not make for a sound business strategy when 80% of customers are female. The bottom line is that new players are needed at South Africa’s boardroom tables. Women are able to bring different perceptions and understandings to the boardroom table with insight and knowledge that can benefit strategic change and can result in increased financial performance, and provide better innovation. Toni Gomes, the President and CEO of BPW South Africa (Johannesburg), explains that “while capacity- and confidence-building enable more women to advance to executive positions, the goal of equal participation is still far from being a reality.” It is for this reason that BPW has introduced the Women

support for women on boards and lobbies for skillsbased selection to boards. The project also serves to expose high level women to networking and mentoring events. The project gives BPW members unique opportunities to access company boardrooms and directors. BPW arranges training on public speaking, networking and working with the media. Younger individuals can also benefit from BPW, allowing them to register as members so that they can be mentored to become well-rounded business women at a faster pace than if they were left to carve out their careers without guidance. BPW organises themefocused workshops and training seminars, forums on national and international issues, symposiums, and local BPW get-togethers. The main goal is to encourage the exchange of ideas and information. Another benefit of becoming a member of BPW is that the system provides international linkages that will result in contacts, business opportunities, as well as research and background information that can benefit expanding businesses. BPW is the premier business network for females who want a professional edge. The South African branch has just opened offices in Johannesburg, with the idea of opening various branches throughout Gauteng and South Africa. BPW will be hosting a launch event on 7 July at Webber Wentzel Attorneys in Johannesburg, where Madelien Burger-van der Walt will be discussing the update on the new Companies Act, 2008. She will explain how this update differs from the present Act

From left to right: Shirine Dudhia, Vice President; Sibongile Ncala, Vice President; Toni Gomes, President and CEO; Shouneez Hall, Chairperson; Andrew Shepherd, Treasurer

on Boards project, which works with the corporate, government, not-for-profit and sport sectors to hold events and create opportunities for women to mentor them into directorships and to ensure a high level of dynamic interaction across its large and influential network. The programme raises awareness and

and the transition from the old to the new, with focus on the provisions and practical implications. Get in, and get the benefits of an international legacy that will help you realise your true potential. For more information, contact Toni Gomes on +27 (0)83 212 9134 or visit www.bpw-jhbsa.co.za. 

Affie-seuns

Dis 2003, en oudste

moet

hoërskool toe. Die ma’s

praat en gee raad. “Nee,” reken

een met groot gesag, “die naaste skool is die

beste skool.”

lmiskie, maar ons naaste skool is (‘n baie goeie) tegniese skool en dit sal nie deug vir oudste wat ‘n dubbele dosis onhandigheid en ‘n enkeldosis wiskundige stompsinnigheid (van sy pa, natuurlik) geërf het nie. Ek noem huiwerig die moontlikheid van Affies, maar die ma’s is skepties. “Dis ver, jy gaan jou dood ry,” waarsku een. “Is Affies nie eintlik maar ‘n rugbyskool nie?” vra ‘n ander een. Ek wil my eers vererg – bedoel sy dalk oudste speel nie goeie rugby nie? In alle eerlikheid moet ek toe maar aan myself erken dat hoewel die man vir die laerskool se eerste spannetjie speel, hy in sy maroen-en-geel gestreepte rugbytruitjie veel meer na Maja die By as na ‘n bedrewe voorspeler lyk. “En waar gaan hy leer om met meisies te sosialiseer?” wil ‘n ander ma weet. Ek antwoord nie, want ek het ‘n vermoede dis iets wat oudste nie sal hoef te leer nie. Boonop het ek ‘n versteekte agenda – oudste se ouma het hom leer

sing, en ek weet van Affies se koor… Dis vir my veel belangriker dat hy in die koor sing as dat hy vir die eerste rugbyspan opdraf, maar dit sê mens mos nie hardop nie. Ons knyp oë toe en stuur ‘n benouderige oudste Affies toe. Hy praat nie veel nie, maar as hy na twee weke sy Affiebaadjie en –pet mag aantrek, is dit of daar ‘n ander kyk in sy oë is, en ek besef my kind het ‘n nuwe identiteit – hy’s nou ‘n Affie. Na die eerste funksie waar ek met die Affie-ma’s kennismaak, kom ek effe van stryk gebring by die huis, en dis nie iets wat maklik gebeur nie. “Jong,” sê ek vir oudste se pa, “Affie-ma’s is vrouens van ‘n ander kaliber. Wat my die meeste opval, is dat hulle so onbeskaamd trots op hulle seuns én op die skool is.” Dis maar net nog ‘n skool, nie waar nie? Die volgende agt jaar leer ek van Affie-ma wees, en ek begin verstaan hoekom dit vir beide ma’s en seuns nie net nog ‘n skool is nie – ek sien, soos die ander ma’s, wat die skool vir my kinders doen. My seuns leer van dissipline wat net so hard deur die seuns self as deur die onderwysers gedryf word. Hulle leer respek vir ander en outydse goeie maniere – waar anders staan seuns op as ‘n dame ‘n klaskamer binnekom? Ja, ek ry my dood, maar hulle leer die waarde van veelsydigheid. Hulle speel met natgeswete en waarskynlik onwelriekende rugbylywe trompet in een van die drie orkeste, en hulle leer dat sing in ‘n koor wat internasionaal sy man kan staan net soveel ysere dissipline verg as om vir die Wit Bulle uit te draf. Hulle rafel my senuwees uit met redenaarstoesprake wat hulle in die motor op pad na die kompetisie leer, maar op een of ander manier kom hulle anderkant uit.

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En ja, hulle het albei meisies na die matriekafskeid kon vra. Ek loop deur die skool se gange, kyk na foto’s en leer van families wat vir drie, vier generasies hulle seuns Affies toe stuur. Ek verstaan my jongste se bekommernis as hy vir sy broer vra: “Sê nou ek het nie eendag seuns nie …” Jongste maak hierdie jaar klaar met Affies, en ek kan – weliswaar gedaan gery – sê: Affies was goed vir my en my seuns. 

Affies...

Skoolgebou 1938

90 jaar gelede

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Die gedagte van Afrikaansmediumonderrig soos CJ Langenhoven dit in 1914 bepleit het, is ook sterk ondersteun deur die destydse parlementslid vir Elofsdal, Jan Joubert, en ‘n plaaslike leraar, ds Chris Neethling. As gemeenskapsleiers het hulle spoedig ‘n groep eendersdenkende Afrikaners betrek in die stigting van ‘n Afrikaanse hoërskool in Pretoria. Op 4 Februarie 1919 is ‘n vergadering in die Susanna-saal digby Kerkplein gehou. ‘n Voorlopige bestuur, wat die moontlikheid van die stigting van ‘n Afrikaanse hoërskool in Pretoria moes ondersoek, het onder andere bestaan uit di. HS Bosman, C Neethling, BR Hattingh en mnr DP Joubert (sekretaris van die Pretoriase Skoolraad). Op 28 Januarie 1920, vyf jaar voor die amptelike erkenning van Afrikaans, het 44 leerlinge en 3 onderwysers in die woning van genl Piet Joubert, te Visagiestraat 218, vergader. Dit was die deurbraak waarop so baie Afrikaners gewag het – die eerste stigting van ‘n suiwer Afrikaansmedium hoërskool in Pretoria. Dit het die weg help baan vir die talle Afrikaansmedium hoërskole wat tussen 1920 en 1926 oor die hele Transvaal beslag sou kry. Die vinnige groei wat Afrikaans in die twintigerjare beleef, word in die vroeë skoolannale weerspieël. Die leerlingtal het tussen 1920 en 1921 van 44 tot 153 gestyg en ‘n tydelike gebou van sink en hout wat in drie klaskamers verdeel is, is agter die Joubert-woning opgerig. In 1924 word ‘n kommissie tydens ‘n ouervergadering benoem om op die stoep van die provinsiale raadsaal te sit, totdat daar gehoor gegee word aan die versoeke om die oprigting van ‘n eie skoolgebou. Kort daarna het die onderwysdepartement bouplanne vir ‘n gebou op ‘n perseel in Bondstraat, Clydesdale voorgelê. In 1925 het JBM Hertzog die hoeksteen gelê en na sewe jaar, in Januarie 1927, kon die skool van die Joubert-woning na ‘n nuwe gebou (tans die Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool) verskuif. Die leerlinggetalle het egter steeds so vinnig toegeneem dat die skool aan die einde van 1927 die groter gebou van die Hogere Oosteindschool (tans Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool) moes betrek. (Die Hogere Oosteindschool wat in 1917 gestig is, was een van die eerste Nederlandsmedium hoërskole.) Teen 1929 het hierdie gebou ook nie meer genoeg ruimte gebied nie en is daar besluit om die seuns en meisies te skei. Die eerste afsonderlike skole vir seuns en meisies, wat Afrikaans as medium sou gebruik, kom tot stand. Mnr FJ (Pa) le Roux, wat die eerste hoof van die gesamentlike skool was, het die Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool tot in 1946 met sy aftrede gelei en mej EM Verster beklee die hoofpos van die Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool tot in 1944. Oud-Affie, dr Pierre Edwards, die skool se sewende hoof, beklee die pos sedert 1994.

Skoolfoto - 8 Desember 1920

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The Performer Theatre has been given a facelift and is now known as the situated next to Greenlyn Shopping Centre in Menlo Park. Ticket prices for the shows in June are between R65 and R100 per ticket. The following shows are on stage: • Brooklyn Baroque: a classical and orchestral celebration (12 and 13 June.) • Rhapsody in ragtime: with Charl du Plessis and friends (9, 11, 14 and 17 July.) • Brel in Brooklyn: Laurika and Jannie Du Toit, with Christa Steyn accompanying them on the piano (from 20 July to 1 August.) For more information, call +27 (0)12 346 4502, or email info@brooklyntheatre.co.za.

Brooklyn Theatre,

The South African State Theatre has a fabulous line up for the next four months, and rumour has it that the Nutcracker Suite and La Traviatta will be scheduled for future performances, so check out www.statetheatre.co.za for more details: • Mbogeni Ngema’s Lion of the East from 8 June to 11 July, is a musical of hope and triumph, with ticket prices ranging from R80 to R180 pp. • Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra is on stage until 11 June, don’t miss this one! • Capital Arts Festival from 28 August to 5 September. The State Theatre, in collaboration with embassies and other arts organisations, bring together a diverse programme of music, jazz, poetry, dance, theatre, visual arts and exhibitions.

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capital life seeks to provide our readership with an up-to-date social pages section in every edition. If you are interested in marketing a note-worthy event, please email claire@chapellane.co.za.

UNNATURAL SELECTION, an art exhibition of Henning Ludeke, runs until 17 June at the Pretoria Art Association at 173 Mackie Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk. For more information, contact +27 (0)12 346 3100 or email artspta@mweb.co.za

Cycling Events to Diarise: Nissan Hazeldean #1 cycle race on Saturday, 5 June 2010 with the starting venue at Tygervalley College, PTA East Fountains cycle race on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 with the starting venue at Rynfield Benoni Reformed Church Groenkloof Nature Reserve has cycling trails for a fun mountain biking experience For more cycling information visit www.mtncycling.co.za For special pricing on cycling gear contact: Jan at Centurioncycles. Call +27 (0)12 663 8047; Address: Bazaruto Centre, South Street, Centurion. Autohaus Centurion supports Centurion Cycle Club and safe cycling. Contact Eugene for special offers for Cyclists on 082 823 8081 or eugened@autohaus.co.za

events to diarise

16 June is National Youth Day, so look out for concerts and gatherings that will be communicated

in the national press.

The Welsh Male Voice Choir of South Africa will be performing at the ZK Matthews Hall at Unisa on 27 June at 3:00pm. Ticket prices are R100 per ticket. Visit www.computicket.com for more details. The Wizard of Africa will be performed by the Pretoria Youth Theatre (PYT) at the Irene Village Theatre on 21 June at 3:00pm. The PYT has been running for 22 years and is proud to bring back The Wizard of Africa, a heart warming story of three unique characters travelling to see the great African Wizard, and is suitable for the entire family. Visit www.computicket.com for more details. Games People Play is an art exhibition hosted by the Fried Gallery, and will be featuring Angus Taylor, Diane Victor, Jan van der Merwe, Fabian Wargau and Derek Zietsman. The event takes place during the weekend of 17 and 18 July. Call +27 (0)12 346 0158 or email info@friedcontemporary.com for more information. Calling all drama queens! The Krêkvars Arts Festival is on at the University of Pretoria from 26 to 31 July. It’s a celebration of drama in the form of plays, concerts and theatre productions from the hearts of the drama department, and it’s fresher than ever. Call Chris on +27 (0)82 362 93 86 or email chrisxalmeida@gmail.com.

Ed’s Note: Check out the Highdays and Hellidays article in this issue of Capital Life to get ideas on how to keep your family busy over the extended vacation period during the FIFA Soccer World Cup!

For the Golfers, the Irene Country Club is hosting a

2010 Soccer Festival of Golf from 11 June to 18

June. If soccer’s not how you roll, get onto the green and perfect that swing for R450 pp or R1,800 per four-ball. For more information, call Michelle Pauls on +27 (0)12 667 1829 or email events@irenecc.co.za.

The Safari Prestige Bird Show will be taking place at the Safari Garden Centre from 4 to 6 June. Call +27 (0)12 807 0009 or email info@safarigardencentre.co.za for more information.

FIFA @ LOFTUS There’s a buzz in the air because Loftus is hosting the following soccer games for the FIFA Soccer World Cup. Tickets are subject to availability, and prices start at R140 per ticket. Visit www.FIFA.com for more details: • Serbia vs Ghana on 13 June • South Africa vs Uruguay on 16 June • Cameroon vs Denmark on 19 June • USA vs Algeria on 23 June • Chile vs Spain on 25 June

Something fun for father’s day On Sunday 20th June the South African Mint will host the annual Mint Festival. This event is unique in that it is the only day in the year that South Africans will be able to see how coins are made and at the same time, enjoy free entertainment for the whole family. The highlight of the day will be a parade of 250 festively painted VW Beetles into the Mint’s premises. From flea-market stalls, and food stalls, to an animal farm, a magic show, pony and camel rides, a giant inflatable slide, jumping castles, and face painting, this event is something enjoyable for the whole family. The SA Mint is on the Old Johannesburg Road in Centurion. Call +27 (0)12 677 2777 for more details.

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h ors e If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stuck

in the hustle and bustle of daily traffic jams or tucked behind the stifling walls of gated subdivisions, consider venturing out to the horse farms of Pretoria East where you can breathe

in the bushveld air and commune with one of humanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most awesome animal companions.

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Words: Tanya Goodman Images: ÂŠ Tanya Goodman; www.istockphoto.com

hen we left the farms and wide rolling green spaces of Charlottesville, Virginia, to return to South Africa in 2006, we knew we would probably end up living in suburbia. Charlottesville is a typical horse and hound region of the United States, and the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twiceannual steeplechase at Foxfields was one of our favourite events on the calendar. When searching the real estate listings from abroad, we therefore limited our area to Pretoria East, knowing that just beyond the intersection of Hans Strydom and Lynnwood, we would find some of the rural quiet we were seeking. Little did we know that we would also find a familiar sight along the way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; horses. Our oldest child was just three when we arrived; our youngest a mere babe-in-arms. In Virginia, a favourite game had been to spot horses and cows while travelling in the car. Now, not only could we enjoy the squealing from the back seat, but we could actually get up close and personal with horses, for horse riding in this area is remarkably affordable. There are a number of riding centres in the Pretoria East area, ranging from the highly professional show jumping estates and stud farms, to specialised equine therapy programmes and stabling facilities as well as regular riding schools. My little girl was over the moon when I announced we would start horse riding lessons. And since I had only been on the back of a horse once in my life, I decided I too would give it a try. We lucked upon Marian Nel of Avondrust Riding Centre (a non-professional riding school), a plot just a few kilometres down Lynnwood Road. She is a no-nonsense teacher to whom kids and animals alike respond. Marian is devoted to her horses (and dogs, cats and pigs) and has rescued a number of them from all around the area. Some horses have been taken in when owners have sold them and moved elsewhere; some have been practically given away by owners who were disappointed with the qualities of a horse they had purchased; and some have been offered a longer lease on life after being injured. It is expensive to look after horses. Food and stabling alone can run up to R2,000 per month (in Johannesburg, fees can reach R4,000 per month), while vet bills for a bout of colic can easily reach R30,000. While Marian stables a number of horses for clients, she also rehabilitates or trains many of her rescues as riding horses to teach children and adults alike. My daughter and I began to ride weekly at Avondrust, learning new skills each time and getting to know the personalities of the different horses. Many months later, while I was still battling with my rhythm and biting my tongue, I would watch in awe as my daughter mastered the rising trot. Needless to say, our now-two-year-old son began to insist that he be allowed to join in too. Still in diapers, he managed the

hour-long lesson, but regularly passed out in the car on the way home, contented but exhausted. We have met many families along the way – some with kids who have emotional or physical disabilities and who have found horse riding incredibly therapeutic; others who simply want to build confidence in their kids; and others who prefer that their teenagers spend afternoons and weekends on a farm rather than in a shopping mall. Marian offers special day-long events and outrides on some weekends and during school holidays. Other riding schools in the area have similar activities. If this sounds too tame and you are interested in another, more serious side of horse riding, there are a number of experts in the area who can share their knowledge. Capital Life stopped in at Sherwood Stables, which has been around since the early 1970s, to talk to Dave Hayman. He told us about show jumping, an entirely different world, and one that seems to have a royal lineage and some barriers to entry. However, under the new political dispensation, there have been some efforts to broaden interest among newcomers to the sport and The Horse Society currently has about 5,000 riders registered in Gauteng. While there is not much money in terms of purses at competitions or sponsorships for individual riders, the true investment lies in breeding and stabling. And the only way, says Dave, to develop and maintain an excellent reputation, is to do well in competitions. Which, of course, he does. Once you’ve spent an afternoon on one of these farms in Pretoria East, watching your kids smiling broadly as they take a turn around the ring or return exhilarated from an outride, you might be as smitten as I am. I no longer ride with the kids, but I do look forward to those long afternoons each week where I can relax while my kids are in good hands, stroking the manes of inquisitive horses who are strolling around, and inhaling the rich African air. 

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Avondrust Riding Centre Contact Marian Nel at marian@avondrust.co.za or visit www.avondrust.co.za

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Zoya’s Stables Contact Charlene at +27 (0)83 790 7373 or charlene@zoyastables.co.za or visit www.zoyastables.co.za

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Waterlake Stables Contact Nicci on +27 (0)83 349 5515 or email nicci.theron@gmail.com

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ish. Ek het seker sowat drie jaar terug vir die eerste keer van die lollery tehore gekom. Na ek ‘n oggend se harde gespit in die groentetuin moes staan en dophou, gaan laai ek die werkers af en val gou in by Nick se kafee vir ‘n koue virgin klippies en coke op pad huis toe. Die man se plek is opgedollie. Blou en wit vlae hang die wereld vol en die TV raas harder as die tjips masjien. Dis sokker net waar jy kyk, en dis Nick wat my vertel in sy mooiste Englikaans van Fiefa. “Siesa wat?” vra ek eers heel onskuldig. En so kom die hele sak patats na vore. Openbaringe se ruiters kan gaan slaap reken ek toe so by myself. Hier kom ‘n ander tipe ding, en my idee van die hel begin lyk soos Saterdaemiddae waar mens net ‘n ronde bal op televisie sien rondgeskop word vir 90 minute sonder ‘n wenner. My grootste vrees – Kyknet saai laat Maandagnagte net my Blou Bul wedstryde se hoogtepunte uit en dis al wat ek en die manne daarvan gaan sien. Selfs my blikkie Coke het ook ‘n sokkerbal op sy kant. Die anderse rooi aanslag is groot en dis oral waar ek kyk. So leer ek en my vrinne toe nou maar vrede maak met die hele affere. Ons begin gewoonte maak daarvan om na Beeld se binne-agterblad te blaai en iets oor die sokker te lees. Ek hou met nuuskierigheid die aantal dae dop wat saans voor die nuus aftik. Ons leer iets van hoe die spel nou eintlik werk (hulle het darem ook ‘n ‘onkant’ en ‘n ‘middellyn’). Ek begin die spanne en die spelers herken en ek sien daar is mannetjies op die veld met haredosse wat Percy en Wynand soos plaasjapies laat lyk. Kleinpiet laat weet vanaf Nelspruit dat sy besigheidjie lekker geld maak uit al die bouery met die nuwe voetbalveld daai kant en dat hulle planne met die avokados en hulle padstalletjie by sy kleinhoewe daar teen die N4 vir nou eers stilstaan. Hier is groot geld te maak en duidelik is dit nie die einde van die wereld soos ons almal gedag het. Martie begin selfs sommetjies maak oor ‘n vroeë aftrede, as ons net ons huis hier in Pretoria vir een maand kan omskep in ‘n bedingbrekfis vir ryk Duitsers terwyl ons by Kleinpiethulle op die plot gaan karavaan trek. En ons wonner maar so by onsself hoeveel boereverneukery daar nie agter die skerms aan die gang is as mens moet oordeel aan al die grootkoppe wie se families kontrakte kry en wat self met mieliepit glimlagte op die Rapport se

skinderblaaie staan en bladdruk met die buitelanders wat die Fiefa-sirkusbase is. In die Sake-Beeld tel ons ekonome reeds die land se kuikens van al die geld wat daar gemaak gaan word met die sokker-ding. Ons kom terug by die werk nou Januarie, en skielik byt die sokker-ding my toe mos. Sommer ‘n hele paar van my kollegas ook. Vrydae trek ons geel en groen aan, en leer hoe om "Vuvuzela, Makarapa, Kaka en Maradonna" in een sin te gebruik. Ons bespiegel selfs oor hoe mens dalk ‘n kaartjie of twee kan kry – maar net as dit vir Loftus is. Soccer City sit doer anderkant van die boereworsgordyn en dis ‘n uittog wat ek nie voor kans sien nie. Miskien dalk Rustenburg dog ek, net toe die telefoon lui en Kleinpiet laat weet hy het vir ons kaartjies vir Nelspruit. Karavaan sal ons maar daar gaan trek, al lê Martie se aftreeplanne in flarde met die ryk Duitsers se bespreking wat toe nooit gematerialiseer het nie. ADT moet maar ogie hou daai tyd en die bure se kinders kan die honde kom voer. Laasweek sit die hele BafanaBafana span kietsregop op Loftus om my Blou Bul span te ondersteun, en ek dag by myself: Te hel met die Spanjoele wat ek wou ondersteun. Dis ons mense die, en as my mense op Loftus opdraf vir wat ookal is ek agter hulle. Die kinders dring aan toe ons stop by die robot net voor die huis dat ons ‘n vlag vir die kar koop, en ek kry toe sommer een van daardie goed vir die tru-spieëltjies ook. Makro toe vir ‘n vuvuzela kom volgende. Ek sit selfs en tob in die speelkamer oor hoe mens my blou-bul horings kan omskep in ‘n makarapa. Ja, agteraan my bakkie hang nog steeds ‘n paar plastiek-dinge wat die Spanjoele, bulvegters in hul bloed, sal jaloers maak, maar die res van ons het sokker-mense geword vir nou. Ons is op pad Soweto toe om te gaan rugby kyk, en ek weet my Bulle kan die beker wen op enige veld in die wêreld. Maar sodra ons daardie een huis toe gebring het is ons bankvas agter Bafana Bafana. Hier kom ‘n helse ding, en ek gaan daar wees saam met my mense. 

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